This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: An adolescent girl has decided to become a vegetarian. The primary care NP should counsel her about ... (Read 59 times)

rl

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 579
on: Jul 24, 2018
An adolescent girl has decided to become a vegetarian. The primary care NP should counsel her about iron intake and considering a vitamin containing:
 
  a. zinc.
  b. vitamin A.
  c. vitamin C.
  d. potassium.

Question 2

A patient reports fatigue and increased frequency of stools over the past week and reports having just begun a regimen of dietary changes to prevent hypertension.
 
  The primary care NP notes a rapid, irregular heart rate and a blood pressure of 92/58 mm Hg. The NP should question the patient about: a. caffeine intake.
  b. B vitamin intake.
  c. fat-soluble vitamins.
  d. use of salt substitutes.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Sarahjh

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 370
Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Patients who are vegetarians often do not consume adequate amounts of zinc.

Answer to Question 2

D
The patient exhibits signs of potassium toxicity. Patients who use salt substitutes often consume excessive potassium.


rl

  • Member
  • Posts: 579
Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Excellent

mochi09

  • Member
  • Posts: 335
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world.

Did you know?

The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.

Did you know?

Allergies play a major part in the health of children. The most prevalent childhood allergies are milk, egg, soy, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, and seafood.

Did you know?

Less than one of every three adults with high LDL cholesterol has the condition under control. Only 48.1% with the condition are being treated for it.

Did you know?

If you use artificial sweeteners, such as cyclamates, your eyes may be more sensitive to light. Other factors that will make your eyes more sensitive to light include use of antibiotics, oral contraceptives, hypertension medications, diuretics, and antidiabetic medications.

An overview of the process of primary and secondary growth in a woody stem. An overview of the process of primary and secondary growth in a woody stem.
The pattern of primary succession at Glacier Bay, Alaska. The pattern of primary succession at Glacier Bay, Alaska.
Patients should be encouraged to bring to their health care visit all the substances that they take, Patients should be encouraged to bring to their health care visit all the substances that they take,
Inhalation medication administration. Photograph of a young girl using a metered-dose inhaler. Inhalation medication administration. Photograph of a young girl using a metered-dose inhaler.
Primary cilium and the Hedgehog pathway Primary cilium and the Hedgehog pathway
Primary Recovery of Oil Primary Recovery of Oil
Video: Virtual Enzyme Kinetics & Lineweaver Burk Plot

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library